LETTER: Movie could be used as a teaching tool for parents

Published: Friday, March 22, 2013 at 08:18 PM.

Monday I was finally able to catch Halle Berry’s latest thriller, “The Call.” While the film was everything I expected from the Oscar-winning actress, and more, what I found most interesting, and inspiring, was how informative it was.

With the increasing number of kidnappings and sex trafficking scandals, I encourage parents to go with their children to see this movie and use it as a means to develop and discuss their own ways to leave clues and/or escape potentially dangerous situations. Although we pray such tragedies never occur, it is an alarming reality we must always be prepared for, yet hope against.

I want to publicly thank the writers and all the crew for producing this film. So often the true heroes in movies like these go unnoticed for they are those behind the camera who have the courage to create such work. However, today we salute you for being brave enough to tell a story that not only entertains but educates us. We now recognize the significance in our own roles and how that role plays a major part in keeping our brothers, sisters, sons and daughters safe.

Moreover, I challenge us all to make “the call” if we see something that doesn’t seem quite right. Don’t be afraid to speak up! Don’t be afraid to have a plan! After all, your suspicion and voice may be the difference between life and death.

Monday I was finally able to catch Halle Berry’s latest thriller, “The Call.” While the film was everything I expected from the Oscar-winning actress, and more, what I found most interesting, and inspiring, was how informative it was.

With the increasing number of kidnappings and sex trafficking scandals, I encourage parents to go with their children to see this movie and use it as a means to develop and discuss their own ways to leave clues and/or escape potentially dangerous situations. Although we pray such tragedies never occur, it is an alarming reality we must always be prepared for, yet hope against.

I want to publicly thank the writers and all the crew for producing this film. So often the true heroes in movies like these go unnoticed for they are those behind the camera who have the courage to create such work. However, today we salute you for being brave enough to tell a story that not only entertains but educates us. We now recognize the significance in our own roles and how that role plays a major part in keeping our brothers, sisters, sons and daughters safe.

Moreover, I challenge us all to make “the call” if we see something that doesn’t seem quite right. Don’t be afraid to speak up! Don’t be afraid to have a plan! After all, your suspicion and voice may be the difference between life and death.